Question

The sum of the Reciprocals of the age of Neeta is 3 years ago and 5 years hence is ⅓. Find her present age? ( Quadratic Equations )​

Answer 1

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Let the present age of Rehman =x

3 years ago Rehman’s age =(x–3) years

5 years later Rehman’s age =(x+5) years.

Now, according to the condition,

(x–3)

1

+

(x+5)

1

=

3

1

(x–3)(x+5)

(x+5+x–3)

=

3

1

(x

2

–3x+5x–15)

(2x+2)

=

3

1

x

2

+2x–15=6x+6

x

2

–4x–21=0

(x+3)(x–7)=0

Either,x+3=0 Or, x–7=0

Thus, x=7 or –3; but age cannot be negative.

Hence the present age of Rehman is 7 years.

Answer 2

Answer:

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hence Meena's present age is 7 yrs..

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